It replaced a more expensive monorail project that would have followed a similar route.

Higgins and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the estimated $1 billion Baylink proposal to extend the county-run Metromover to South Beach in November.

But some residents living along the proposed line - including on Fisher Island and the South of Fifth neighborhood - worry the project is being rushed and that it may attract crime.Ĭatch up fast: For decades, county studies have envisioned linking the mainland to the Beach with mass transit across the MacArthur Causeway.

There is no place to build more roads, the only solution is public transportation,' County Commissioner Eileen Higgins tells Axios.

'It's very obvious, we live in a traffic nightmare.Why it matters: Traffic in and around Miami Beach is a headache for motorists, and especially those who rely on county buses that regularly hit capacity during rush hour and skip stops. More information on how to apply can be found here.The proposed Metromover extension connecting downtown Miami and South Beach has been hailed by supporters as a fix for the gridlock along the MacArthur Causeway, but some residents are pushing back on the project. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works is currently in the hiring process of searching for more bus operators like Ruan. Three Miami-Dade bus maintenance personnel will also be advancing to the state competition. Ruan will now hone her skills and travel to Orlando to compete in the State of Florida Bus Roadeo State Competition being held March 30 to April 1. I thank people for congratulating me, but I’m not that person,” she said. “I’m not that person where I sit there and brag. So my family has a long line of history of bus operators,” Ruan said.Įven though she has some new bragging rights, Ruan stays humble behind the wheel. “My grandmother drove a school bus for numerous years and retired.

Not only has Ruan made history with this award, but she also has a family history in public transportation. “I love my passengers and my passengers love me,” Ruan said. As she goes along her route, she says it’s all about taking patrons safely to their destination. Ruan starts her day at the county’s bus depot near Coral Way. Celebrating Earth Week: 7 Challenges You Can Take Part in to Help the Planet Year-Round

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